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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,070.48, 25,759.89 and 16,544.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,070.48, 25,759.89 and 16,544.55 is: 24,966.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,070.48 : 25,759.89 = 16,544.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,070.48/25,759.89 = 16,544.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,070.48x = 25,759.89 × 16,544.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,070.48x = 426,185,884.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,185,884.70/17,070.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,966.25

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